[1]FORT WORTH, Texas (BP)–A number of Easter specials currently are being featured on FamilyNet, the cable network of the Southern Baptist North American Mission Board.
All times listed are ET:
— “Messiah Prophesy Fulfilled” — a rabbi sees the prophetic fulfillment of Yeshua, the Messiah, through the ancient Passover Seder: April 16, 7 p.m.; April 17, 12 a.m.
— “The Quest” — a journey to Gethsemane, Calvary, the garden tomb and other Holy Land sites exploring the evidences of Jesus and the fulfillment of more than 300 prophecies: April 16, 8 p.m.
— “He Chose the Nails with Max Lucado” — with music by Kim Hill, Natalie Grant, Wes King, Twila Paris, Jeff Deyo and the Oak Hills Choir: April 17, 8 p.m.; April 18, 1 a.m.; April 19, 8 p.m.
— “The Life of Jesus Christ” — the story of Jesus Christ dramatically and musically portrayed by a 250-voice choir, 40-piece orchestra and combined cast and crew of more than 1,000 at the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale for 19 performances to a combined audience of more than 53,000 people: April 19, 7 p.m.
[2]— “The Promise” — musical drama based on the life of Christ performed at the outdoor amphitheater in Glen Rose, Texas: April 18, 3 p.m.
— “The First Easter” — half-hour 3-D animated program telling the Easter story from the point of view of a 10-year-old orphan who encounters Mary Magdalene on the streets of Jerusalem: April 18, 5:30 p.m.; April 19, 10 a.m. Veteran stage actor Max McLean is featured as the voice of Jesus; contemporary Christian singer Rebecca St. James, the voice of Mary.
— “Upon This Rock” — Zola Levitt hosts a documentary about the significance of the Dome of the Rock in prophecy and different religions of today: April 18, 8 p.m.
— “He’s Alive” — a program that explores the five most popular theories as to whether Jesus really rose from the dead: April 19, 11 p.m.
— “A Life God Rewards” — six interviews of individuals who are living examples of “lives God will reward” and a message from Bruce Wilkinson: April 20, 3:30 p.m.
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, FamilyNet is a 24-hour television network airing more than 50 hours of original, values-based programs weekly. FamilyNet broadcasts to a potential 31 million TV households and is available on cable systems and broadcast stations nationwide. For more information, visit the FamilyNet website at www.FamilyNet.com or call 1-800-832-6638.
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